Huggins celebrate 50th anniversaryGary and Pam Huggins of Russellville celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2017. They met while attending the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and were married June 23, 1967, at First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle. Pamela McGuire Huggins is the daughter of the late Jim and Nina McGuire of Dardanelle. Gary Huggins is the son of the late James and Jean Huggins of Corning. Mrs. Huggins is retired from the Russellvil...

BirthsShook Britney and Jason Shook of Lamar welcomed their daughter, Parker Sue Shook, on June 13, 2017. She weighed eight pounds and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Brent and Jaleen Robinson of Lamar, La Tanya Shook of Clarksville and Frank and Teresa Shook of Clarksville. Cano Lauren Kaylee Neal and Jason Yair Cano of Danville welcomed their son, Kason Abel Cano, on June 13, 2017. He weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 20 inches l...

Adolph Vodrazka turns 90Adolph Vodrazka of Pottsville will celebrate his 90th birthday with a come and go celebration from 2-4 p.m. today at the Pottsville Methodist Church fellowship hall. The celebration is hosted by his daughters, Debby Harris and Jana Lawhorn. Vodrazka was the Pottsville agriculture teacher for 34 years. All former students and friends are invited to attend. No gifts, please.

Birginske-SmithMr. Thomas (Buster) Smith and Dr. Cheryl Monfee announce the engagement of their daughter, Merideth Neille Smith, to Derek Alan Birginske. Merideth currently resides in Russellville and is a 2013 graduate of Russellville High School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Disorders from Arkansas State University in May 2017, and will begin graduate school at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the fall...

BirthsSpahn Elizabeth and Brett Spahn of Fayetteville welcomed their son, Warren Gregory Spahn, on June 9, 2017. He weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Suzanne and Darrell Srader of Russellville and Dana Spahn of Greenwood and the late Gregory Spahn. His great-grandparents are Tony Spahn of Greenwood and the late Rita Spahn, Ellen Sue Humphrey of Russellville and the late Shirley Pat Humphrey, Wanda and F...

55th AnniversaryRobert Harris and Carolyn Moore Harris celebrated their 55th anniversary on June 17, 2017. The couple was married at the Russellville First Assembly of God Church in 1962. The couple has two sons Robert Jr of Russellville and Steven Andrew of Russellville. The couple has one grandchild. The couple has lived in London, England; Maine, Blytheville and Russelville. The couple is currently retired. Robert served 20 years in the United States Air F...

Wesley-RamirezBill and Shannon Wesley of Houston, Texas, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Aria Wesley originally from New Orleans, La., to Edgar Ramirez originally from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Aria is the granddaughter of Billy Joe and Beth Wesley of Russellville, Linda Hennessey of New Orleans, La., and Emmett and Martha Hennessey of Magnolia, Miss. She graduated from Jim Elliot Christian High School in Lodi, Calif., and San J...

Gramlich four generationsFour generations of the Gramlich family recently gathered for a family picture. Pictured (from top to bottom) are great-grandfather Raymond Gramlich of Dover, grandmother Sarah Gramlich Bolin of Russellville and Branch Bolin, being held by his dad, Alec Bolin, both of Dover.

Kilburns celebrate 50th anniversaryCarolyn and Lynn Kilburn will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a come and go reception from 2-4 p.m. today in the fellowship hall at Calvary Temple Assembly of God. Friends and relatives are invited to share in the celebration.

BirthsKeith Jennifer and Scott Keith of Russellville welcomed their daughter, Natalie Lorraine Nancy Keith, on June 2, 2017. She weighed six pounds, four ounces, and was 19 inches long. Her siblings are Aden Farmer-Edwards, 7, and Jewel May Leigh Keith, 2. Her grandparents are David Farmer of Russellville, Ronda Charton of Plummerville, Nancy Higgins of Lubbock, Texas and William Scott Ray of Centralia, Ill. Ross Olivia Ford and Zach Ross of Russell...

Kilburns celebrate 50th anniversaryCarolyn and Lynn Kilburn will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a come and go reception from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 in the fellowship hall at Calvary Temple Assembly of God. Friends and relatives are invited to share in the celebration.

Gillespie-McDanielRandy and Lori Gillespie, parents of Abby Gail Gillespie of Danville, would like to announce her engagement to Brandon Casey McDaniel, son of Billy and Melinda McDaniel of Monticello. Abby is the granddaughter of John and Judy Sides of Danville and the late James and Edith Gillespie of Belleville. Abby graduated from Danville High School in 2007, attended Arkansas Tech University and is currently employed by Chambers Bank in Danville. Brandon ...

Atheys celebrate 50th anniversaryEthel and Alon Athey of Russellville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a private dinner party hosted by Mary Dooley on Saturday, June 3. The Atheys were married June 3, 1967, at the Presbyterian church at Hector. Mr. Athey is retired from the U.S. Forest Service. Mrs. Athey is a retired educator.

Hawkins celebrate 60th anniversaryWalter and Norma Hawkins will celebrate their 60th anniversary from 2-4 p.m. on June, 17, 2017, at the Point Remove Primitive Baptist Church, located at 510 N Knoxville Ave., Russellville. Refreshments will be served. Friends and family are invited.

Campbell-KirbyMr. and Mrs. Craig Campbell of Russellville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lynn Campbell, to Christopher Nikolas Kirby. Amy currently resides in Memphis, Tenn., and is a 2010 graduate of Russellville High School. Amy graduated with her Biology degree from Ouachita Baptist University and is currently seeking a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, Tenn. Upon graduation in May...